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Road Traffic Signs - South Africa
Road Traffic Signs - South Africa
Road Traffic Signs - South Africa
SIGNS IN GENERAL
Road traffic signs can be divided into the following six main groups:
TYPE OF SIGN
Regulatory signs
Warning signs
Guidance signs
PURPOSE
Regulatory signs regulate and control the actions of road users.
They prohibit or command road users to perform certain actions.
Failure to obey these signs is an offence and is punishable by a fine or
imprisonment or both.
Warning signs alert road users in time to dangerous conditions on or next
to the road.
ORDINARY SHAPE
Rectangular
If the message is short, these rectangular signs are small. However, these
signs used for guidance or directing as well as those, which are fairly
complicated, are relatively big.
Information signs
Road Markings
Traffic signals
Exceptions
Although Regulatory signs are usually round, there are exceptions, such as the:
octagonal stop sign,
triangular yield sign and
diamond-shaped pedestrian priority signs
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Round
Triangular
A sign with a yellow background is a temporary sign, which is used to indicate a change in normal
circumstances, whether for a few minutes, hours or even months. The message of temporary signs is that
normal standards are not applicable and that, as a result, more attention must be given to the specific
circumstances.
Typical circumstances under which temporary signs are used include:
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SIGN INTERPRETATION
3. REGULATORY SIGNS
Regulatory signs are divided into the following:
Control signs
Command signs
Prohibition signs
Reservation signs
Comprehensive signs
Selective restriction signs
Combination signs
De-restriction signs
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3.1.
Control Signs
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If there is no stop line, the front of the vehicle must come to a stand still in line with the
stop sign.
At a three or four-way stop you may not move off before all the other vehicles which
stopped before you have moved off.
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When loading or off loading goods, only do so in areas marked by road traffic signs.
No other vehicles are permitted in such an area.
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3.2.
COMMAND SIGNS
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Cyclists and pedestrians only (R112, R113, R114, R115, TR112, TR113, TR114
and TR115)
At the beginning of any road or part of the road.
To indicate that a road or part of a road may be used by cyclists and/or
pedestrians only.
To indicate to cyclists and pedestrians which part of a road they must use.
Signs R113 and TR115 indicate that part of the road is divided and that part
may be used by cyclists and pedestrians only.
A certain part may be used by cyclists or by pedestrians only, as indicated by
the road traffic sign.
Do not drive on this road or part of this road.
Cyclists and pedestrians may use only that part of the road indicated by these
signs. Where this part of the road is divided, cyclists may use the part indicated
on the sign by a bicycle symbol.
Pedestrians may use the part indicated on the sign by a pedestrian symbol.
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Motor cars only (R117, TR117)
Where: At the beginning of any road or part of the road.
Purpose: Indicate that a road or part of a road may be used by motorcars only.
Action: You may only drive a motorcar on this road or this part of the road.
Where this sign is displayed, you must use that part of the road
indicated by this sign.
When driving one of the following vehicles, you may use such a
road only when the sign depicting your type of vehicle is displayed.
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Midi buses only (R120, TR120)
Where: At the beginning of any road or part of a road.
Purpose: Indicates that the road or a portion of the road is set aside for use by
midibuses.
Action: and that the driver of a midibus shall only use such road or portion of such
road.
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Vehicles transporting dangerous substances only (R126, TR126)
Where: In areas where there is mining and industrial activities taking place.
Purpose: Indicates that the road or a portion of the road is set aside for use by vehicles
conveying dangerous goods
Action: The driver of a vehicle conveying dangerous goods shall only use such road or
portion of such road.
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Buses and minibuses only (R134, TR134)
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Purpose: Indicates that the road or portion of the road is set aside for use by buses and
minibuses.
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The driver of a bus or minibus shall only use such road or portion of such road.
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3.3.
PROHIBITION SIGNS
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Left turn prohibited (R211, TR211) and right turn (R212, TR212) prohibited.
At intersections on any public road.
To prohibit traffic from turning left or right.
Where a left-turn prohibition is displayed, you may proceed straight or turn
right.
Where a right-turn prohibition is displayed, you may proceed straight or turn
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Pedestrians prohibited (R218, TR218)
Where: At the beginning of and at entrances to any carriageway, lane or path.
Purpose: To prohibit pedestrians from proceeding past this sign where they could
cause a danger to themselves and to vehicles.
Action: Despite the fact that pedestrians are prohibited on such a road, you must still
look out for them.
Pedestrians may not enter or cross a road where this sign is displayed.
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Horses and riders prohibited (R238, TR238)
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On any public road, lane, path or area.
Purpose: Indicates to a horse rider that horses and riders, whether mounted on or
leading a horse, are prohibited beyond such sign.
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Do not enter this area if you are riding a horse.
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3.4.
RESERVATION SIGNS
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Bus lane reservation (R302, TR302) and Begin Bus lane reservation (R303, TR303)
On any road, particularly in urban areas.
Signs R302 and TR302 indicate that no other class of vehicle may use
that part of the road.
R303 and TR303 indicate where the reserved traffic lane which only
buses may enter, starts.
Do not follow this bus route if you are not driving a bus.
Pedal cycle lane reservation (R304, TR304) and Pedal cycle parking reservation (R304-P,
TR304-P)
At the entrance to or in a demarcated area.
To inform you that a parking area is reserved for bicycles only.
If you are not riding a bicycle, do not enter or use this area.
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The following road traffic signs require the same action from a driver, but the areas concerned are reserved for the
vehicle as depicted on sign:
Vehicle Reservation
Parking Reservation
Motor Car
(R308, TR308, R308-P, TR308-P)
Taxi
(R309 and TR309, R309-P and TR309-P)
Minibus
(R310 and R310-P, TR310 and TR310-P)
Midi-bus
(R311 and R311-P, TR311 and TR311-P)
Delivery vehicle
(R312 and R312-P, TR312 and 312-P)
Goods vehicle
(R313, TR313) and (R313-P, TR313-P)
Construction vehicle
(R315, TR315) and (R315-P, TR315-P)
Rickshaw Reservation
(R318, TR318) and (R318-P, TR318-P)
Tour Bus
(R319, TR319) and (R319-P, TR319-P)
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Vehicle Reservation
Parking Reservation
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Name: Bus Stop Reservation - R325 and 325-P, TR325 and 325-P
Where: On any public road.
Purpose: To allow minibuses to take up and drop passengers off. Such a vehicle
must display an appropriate emblem, logo or any other indication that
they are minibuses.
Action: Do not stop to take up or drop passengers off if you are not driving a minibus of the organisation indicated on the sign.
You may only wait with or park your mini-bus here if the road traffic sign
indicates that the stop is a terminus.
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COMPREHENSIVE SIGNS
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Dual-carriageway freeway begins (R401)
Where: At the beginning of a dual-carriageway freeway.
Purpose: To indicate that a freeway begins at the sign and that the rules that apply
to freeways are effective from here.
Action: Follow all the rules that apply to freeways.
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Single-carriageway freeway begins (R402)
Where: At the beginning of a single-carriageway freeway.
Purpose: To indicate that a single-carriageway freeway begins at the sign and that
all rules that apply to freeways are effective from here.
Action: Follow all the rules, which apply, to freeways.
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Woonerf (R403)
Where: On any public road.
Purpose: To prohibit the entry of all vehicles with a mass exceeding 3 500 kg, or
vehicles, which have more than 10 seats, except for local access or
delivery.
To prohibit vehicles from driving through the area without breaking their
journey.
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Daytime (R)511
On any public road.
To inform you that the regulatory sign applies during daytime.
Obey the regulatory sign during daytime.
Night time (R)512
On any public road.
To inform you that the regulatory sign only applies during night time.
Obey the regulatory sign during night time.
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DE-RESTRICTION SIGNS
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R401-600
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4. WARNING SIGNS
4.1 Road layout signs
Name: Crossroad (W101) (TW101)
Where: On any road.
Purpose:
To warn that a hazard in the form of a crossroad is ahead
Action: Approach cautiously, look carefully and be able to stop if cross-traffic
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Secondary crossroad (W103, TW103)
Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn that you are approaching an intersection where you have to
yield to cross-traffic. (The thicker leg of the cross on the sign indicates
which road has priority.)
Action:
Approach cautiously, and yield to traffic approaching from left or right.
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Sharp junctions (W111, TW111, W113, TW113)
Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn that the road you are travelling on will soon split in two and you
will have to make a choice which road to take.
Action:
Decide well in time which road to take. Be on the look out for approaching
traffic whose path you will cross when taking the right hand side road.
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Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn that there is a yield sign ahead, which you may not be able to see
in time without a warning.
Action: Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.
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Where: Especially on rural roads.
Purpose: To warn that there is a motor gate to the left or right or in the middle of
the road.
Action:
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the same gate.
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Road narrows from one side only (W329, TW329, W330, TW330)
On any road.
To warn that the road ahead narrows from the left (W330, TW330) or
from the right-hand (W329, TW329) side.
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Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn that there are speed humps on the carriageway ahead which
require a reduction of speed.
Action: Slow down so that you can drive over the speed humps without damaging
your vehicle or losing control.
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Falling rocks (W334, TW334, W335, TW335)
Where: Especially in mountainous areas.
Purpose: To warn that rocks could fall on the carriageway from the left (W334,
TW334) or from the right-hand side (W335, TW335).
Action:
Slow down to be able to stop within their sight distance if a fall occurs or
has occurred. Such falls occur more often when it rains and therefore
reduce your speed further since your stopping distance during rainy
weather will be longer.
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Road works (TW336)
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Purpose: To warn that there are temporary construction or maintenance works
ahead.
Action:
Slow down and look out for other temporary road traffic signs, people
regulating the traffic or who might be crossing the road.
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Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn that the level of the right-hand side of the carriageway is higher
than the left-hand side (TW340), or the left-hand side of the carriageway is
higher than the right-hand side (TW341).
Action:
Slow down and be aware that your vehicle may tend to the left or right if
you straddle the step between the higher and lower level. Because of the
ridge vehicles may also be slow to return to the higher level and could
react suddenly if the wheel mounts the ridge. Do not make any sudden
jerking steering motions, because it could cause you to lose control
completely.
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Purpose: To warn that the material of the road shoulder may be softer than
reasonably expected and could be dangerous for anyone who wants to
move of the road.
Action:
Do not drive or stop on the shoulder. If this is unavoidable, for example to
avoid a collision, slow down as much as possible because the vehicle will
pull in the direction of the shoulder when you move off the road.
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Elephant (W357)
On any road, especially in wildlife sanctuaries.
To warn that there is a possibility of elephants being present on the road
ahead.
Look out for elephants ahead and be prepared to slow down or stop.
Warthog (W358)
On any road, especially in wildlife sanctuaries.
To warn that there is a possibility of warthogs being present on the road
ahead.
Look out for warthogs ahead and be prepared to slow down or stop.
Hippo (W359)
On any road, especially in wildlife sanctuaries and rivers.
To warn that there is a possibility of hippos being present on the road
ahead.
Look out for hippos ahead and be prepared to slow down or stop.
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Where: On any road close to a railway line.
Purpose: To that there is a railway crossing with one (W403) or
more tracks (W404) ahead.
Action: Slow down and if a train is approaching the crossing, stop. If there is no
stop line or sign, the driver should stop no closer than 3m from the nearest
track, and not on the track or in the railway reserve.
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T-junction chevron (W409, TW409)
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Purpose: To warn that the road ahead does not carry on straight, but merges
with another road.
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R201 - RC+W354-WC+IN11.2
R201-RC+W354-WC+IN11.2 Speed limit (on high visibility background), reduced visibility (on high visibility background)
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TR201-RC+TW331-WC+TIN11.2-SS3 Speed limit (on a high visibility background) on an uneven roadway for a distance
plus flashing lights
TR201-RB / RE Speed limit (on a high visibility background) with a text message
TR133-RC+TW354-WC Switch lamps on (on a high visibility background) reduced visibility (on a high visibility
background)
TW336-WF+TIN11.3 Road works (on a high visibility background) a distance ahead
TR103-RD Keep left (on a high visibility background)
R1+TIN11.577 Stop by police
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R306-P-523
R202-501
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5.
GUIDANCE SIGNS
The purpose of guidance signs is to help you with your navigation by giving early indications that you will soon reach a
particular place.
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GLS-1
GLS-2
GLS-3
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River name
Toll route name
End of toll route
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GLS-4
GLS-5
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Freeway name (dual)
Freeway name (single)
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GDS-1
GDS-2
GDS-3
GDS-4
GDS-5
GDS-6
GDS-7
GDS-8
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Railway station
GDS-9
Bus terminus
GDS-10
Airport
GDS-11
Freeway (dual)
GDS-12
Freeway (single)
GDS-13
Power station
GDS-15
Industrial area
GDS-16
City centre/central business district
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Toll route
Alternative route
Heliport
Mine
Harbour
Library
Bicycle route
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GLS-6
GLS-7
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GDS-17
GDS-18
GDS-19
GDS-20
GDS-21
GDS-22
GDS-23
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Interchange name
Conservancy area
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Park-n-ride (train)
Park-n-ride (bus)
Pick-up point
Parking
Minibus rank
Toll plaza ahead
Border/Customs post
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GFS A1
GFS A1-1
GFS A1-2
GenericNational park
National Parks-RSA
National Parks-Namibia
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GFS A2
GFS A2-1
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GenericProvincial
park
Provincial parks
Gauteng
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GFS A22
GFS A23
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Provincial parks Free State
Provincial parks Western
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Code
GFS A2-4
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Provincial parks KwazuluNatal
Resorts Attractions
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GFS A3
GFS A3-1
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Generic - Resorts
Country clubs (Golf)
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GFS A3-2
GFS A3-3
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Hot springs
Inland water resort
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GFS A3-4
GFS A3-5
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Seaside/beach resort
Berg/Mountain resort
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GFS A4-5
GFS A4-6
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GFS A4-9
GFS A4-10
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Forest (Natural)
State forest
GFS A4-7
GFS A4-8
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Waterfall
Lake or dam (No water
sport)
Caves
View point
GFS A4-11
Mountain/berg
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GFS A5-4
GFS A5-5
GFS A5-6
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Equestrian events
Fishing
Cricket field
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GFS A5-7
GFS A6-8
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Swimming pool
Sport stadium
Scenic Attractions
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GFS A4-1
GFS A4-2
GFS A4-3
GFS A4-4
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Nature reserve
National Heritage
site
Botanical gardens
Gardens (Flowers)
Sports Attractions
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GFS A5-1
GFS A5-2
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Motor racing track
Golf course
Horse racecourse
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GSS-1
GSS-2
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On any road.
Purpose: To indicate to cyclists and other road users that there is a
special route for cyclists only.
Action:
Do not use this route and look out for cyclists that could
suddenly change direction to follow the cycle route.
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Confirmation (GA7)
On the left hand side of the road about 750 m after entering a freeway and after
that every 5 to 10 km.
To confirm that you are on your way to the places as indicated and that these
destinations are at the distances indicated.
Take note of the destinations and in particular note the distances to plan your trip
to fill up with fuel and rest.
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Lanes converge
(GS451, GS454)
To guide drivers by means of a diagram, which indicates that, a curved multi-lane
carriageway converges with a straight multi-lane carriageway from the left or right,
without a decrease in lanes.
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6. INFORMATION SIGNS
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Right-of-way (IN7)
On any road.
To inform you that you have the right of way at the intersection ahead.
Do not slow down unnecessarily, but make sure that other traffic will
yield.
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7. ROAD MARKINGS
7.1
REGULATORY MARKINGS
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A - AMBULANCE
B - BUS
L - LOADING ZONE
T - TAXI
F - FIRE-FIGHTING
R - RICKSHAW
CD - DIPLOMATIC
MB - MINIBUS
D - DEFENCE FORCE
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7.2
WARNING MARKINGS
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Continuity lines (WM2)
Where: On any road.
Purpose: To warn you that there is a break (intersection or off ramp) in the continuing
part of the roadway and to inform you that if you are in a lane that has a
line on one side, that lane will soon turn off from the road which you are
now travelling.
Action:
Yield to any traffic that wants to change lanes. The continuity lines will soon
change to a channelizing line or painted island, which will make it illegal to
change direction. Check your blind spot to make sure there are no other
vehicles that might cut in front of you.
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Dividing lines (WM3)
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On any road with two-way traffic.
Purpose: To warn that vehicles on the other side of the road marking are moving in
the opposite direction.
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Mandatory direction arrow ahead (WM7)
Where: In a traffic lane on any road especially in urban areas.
Purpose: To warn in time that you will be obliged to follow a certain direction
at the first intersection.
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Choose the correct lane in time to drive in the direction that you
want to go.
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7.3
GUIDANCE MARKINGS
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Lane lines (GM1)
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Purpose: To show that you are using a part of the road with traffic in the same
direction.
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8.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
These standard devices are traffic regulation signs that consist of prescribed light signals that light up in specific
sequences.
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Traffic lights
Where traffic density can be better controlled by traffic lights at intersections, junctions, pedestrian
crossings, etc.
Purpose: To regulate traffic coming from different directions.
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These lights must be obeyed at all times in the following manner:
Red - Stop
Flashing red arrow to the left - After stopping, the driver may turn if there is no traffic. Remember to yield to
pedestrian traffic and oncoming traffic that wants to turn right, and traffic from the right passing through the
intersection.
Amber - Stop, except where it cannot be done safely.
Constant amber arrow - Stop and wait until the flashing green arrow shows you may go.
Green - Go if it is safe.
Flashing green arrows - Right of way in the direction of the flashing arrow.
Constant green arrow - Shows the direction in which traffic must go, for example one-way streets.
Flashing amber disc - Drive on carefully, but yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians may cross the roadway.
Flashing red signal - Indicates that the driver must stop and may carry on when it is safe (as at stop sign).
At a railway crossing a flashing red light indicates that a train is coming and you may not drive on until the light
stops flashing.
(Red) figure light signal. Shows pedestrians that they may not cross the road until the green figure light signal
is shown. If this sign flashes pedestrians who have not entered the roadway must wait until a green figure light
signal shows. Pedestrians who are already in the intersection must cross the intersection as quickly as possible.
Name: Overhead lane direction control
Steady green downward pointing arrow (S16) Indicates to the driver that he/she may
drive in the lane over which the arrow is displayed
Steady red cross(S17) Indicates to a driver that he/she shall not drive in the lane over
which the cross is displayed. Lane might be open to vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction.
Yellow arrow left (S18) and right (S19) Indicates to the driver that the lane he/she is
driving in is closed ahead. The driver must leave the lane in the direction of the arrow.
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(i) Flag signal to stop - indicating to the driver of a vehicle that he or she shall stop until the proceed flag signal is
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(ii) Flag signal to proceed - indicating to the driver that he or she shall proceed when the flag signal is displayed.
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